Oolong Tea
Everyone falls in love with Oolongs. They are the chameleons of tea, expressing so many rich and varied aromatics depending on the style, terroirs and cultivar. Dive in and find your latest Oolong love.
Three of our signature Chinese Oolongs to taste the variety in this type of tea. Contains enough tea for at least 9 Gong Fu Sessions.
A spectacular tea gift for yourself or to introduce another to the delights of Mei Leaf Tea. A total of eleven headliner teas covering most tea types.
Special DHP from 98 year old bushes propagated from the mother DHP bushes and grown in the same Jiu Long Ke fields. Vanilla lemonade float, fresh plums, peach liquor, isotonic drink and powdered rocks.
Taiwanese Oolong processed in low oxygen to increase GABA to 200mg per 100g. Summer rain, apricot jam, wet wood and chestnut honey.
Wusandi Lao Cong Shui Xian
Shui Xian perfection made from 60-year-old bushes growing high up in Wu San Di village. Butterscotch, roasted almonds, incense, moss, libraries, redcurrants and heritage apples
Vacuum fermented Jin Xuan variety Oolong to boost GABA. Peach taffy, almond syrup, creamed coconut, 7up. balsawood and honey lozenges.
Bai Rui Xiang Rou Gui & Yunnan Rose
Wildly aromatic, floral and fruity blend of Bai Rui Xiang Rou Gui Oolong with Dounnan Roses. Sherbet powder, fruit punch taffy, river rocks and nectarine stones.
Ya Shi Dan Cong
Masterful Dan Cong Oolong made from the Ya Shi Cultivar. Magnolia, cherry blossom, butter cookies, fruit trifle and wet slate.
Xiao Qing Tie Guan Yin
Bright yet balanced Qing Xiang Tie Guan Yin fro the legendary Xiping village in Anxi. Sea air, honeysuckle, green apples, sponge pudding and coconut cream.
Specially processed Oolong for high Gaba (over 250mg per 100g). Roasted coconut and burnt pine depth with a rosehip acidity and lingering eucalyptus sweetness.
Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong - Honey Orchid Oolong
Wildly fragrant higher mountain Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong. Peach candy, thyme honey, oregano, lychee and orange polenta cake.
Dark and smooth GABA tea. Deep roasted nuts, tarmac and coffee. Fleeting spices like black cardamom, antique wood and black liquorice.
Gui Fei Oolong
Bug-bitten Taiwanese Oolong with knockout aromatics. Muscatel, cedar, orchid and honeyed apricots.
You Zi Xiang Dan Cong
Pinnacle batch of Pomelo Dan Cong from old trees. Thyme honey, pomelo zest, jasmine, lime flowers, strawberry jam and butter pastry.
Jin Mu Dan - Golden Peony
Golden Peony cultivar Rock Oolong from 32 year old bushes. Baked tangerine peel, gingerbread cookies, cherry liqueur, kraft paper and vanilla bourbon.
Gui Hua Wulong
Aromatic Oolong scented with Osmanthus flowers. Raw almond and butter start, sweet osmanthus middle and fresh green grass finish.
Lao Cong Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong
Top tier micro-batch Dan Cong from 75-year-old trees. Rich and resinous with fresh oregano and griddled peaches glazed in thyme honey.
Lian Hua Feng Rou Gui
A unique expression of Rou Gui from Lotus Peak. Richly mineral with bright fruits of grapefruit, nectarine and guava amongst woods and varnish. Strong, woozy and emotive energy.
Hu Xiao Qi Lan
Uniquely light Wuyi Oolong cultivar. Summery mix of hay, asian pear, mangosteen and meadow flowers with a charcoal warmth.
Shi Ru
Ancient heirloom cultivar Yan Cha Oolong famous in the Song Dynasty. Magnolia, buttercream icing, frankincense, guava and peach taffy.
Ren Shen Wulong
Combination of Anxi Oolong and Ginseng for a natural energy boost. Hazelnut syrup, liquorice and creamy nougat.
2007 Anxi Tie Guan Yin
Aged Tie Guan Yin Oolong stored for over 16 years in Fujian. Treacle flapjacks, sweet soy, toffee paper, roasting coffee, sauna stones and rosehip.
Snowflake - Xue Pian Ya Shi
Ultra-fragrant Winter Dancong Oolong made from the final pickings of the Duck Sh*t cultivar. Yellow cherries, chestnut honey, vines, sweet milk, snow and persimmon.
Dong Ding Wulong
Special grade Dong Ding from shan lin Xi. Brown butter cakes, rye bread, custard apple, grenadine, lemon oil and cannabis.
Rou Gui Yan Cha
Fragrant and fruity Rou Gui Yancha. Cherries, custard apple, salty nougat and cassia with petrichor and ozone.
A special blend of stone-ground tea for calm and creative energy.
Da Wu Ye Dan Cong
Powerhouse Dan Cong with blossoming fragrance of flowers, fruits and puddings. Apricot custard, gardenia, pomelo zest and thyme honey.
Tao Ren Rou Gui
Special grade Rou Gui with a uniquely bright and fruity character. Peach sherbet, mangosteen, mastic, oregano and cedar.
Three of our signature Taiwanese Oolongs to sample some of our favourite Formosas. Contains enough tea for at least 9 Gong Fu Sessions.
Tie Luo Han - Iron Arhat
Old Bush Tie Luo Han from the core Zhengyan region. Blackcurrant taffy candy, sherbet, mangosteen, gardenia, varnish, new notebooks, snow and watermelon.
Chuan Tong Tie Guan Yin
Tie Guan Yin made in the old-style with rich oxidation. Coconut cake, cream, guava and apricot jam.
Shiguping Lao Cong Ya Shi
Duck Sh*t Oolong from 40-70 year old trees growing around Shiguping village. Magnolia, chestnut honey, pine resin with beeswax and steamed sponge pudding.
True Nong Xiang Tie Guan Yin made by charcoal roasting Chuan Tong oxidised Oolong. Coconut caramel, oxidised apple, dark cookies and pear drops.
Alishan Jin Xuan
A rich and luxurious tea made from the naturally milky Jin Xuan cultivar. Tinned peaches and cream with toasted pound cake.
Tuo Suan Tie Guan Yin
Fruit and mineral Tie Guan Yin made in the Tuo Suan style. Custard apple, asian pear, mountain streams, pebbles, young coconut and nectarines.
Da Hong Pao Qi Dan (Big Red Robe)
Medium roasted Da Hong Pao made from 45 year old Qi Dan bushes. Cherry sponge cake, new car, mangosteen, agave syrup and macerated strawberries.
Fu Shou Lishan Qing Xin
The paragon of high mountain Oolong from Fu Shou farms over 2600m up in Lishan. Pomelo custard, pineapple cakes, coconut water, snowy air, gardenia and milk candy.
Nong Xiang Xiping Huang Dan
Tie Guan Yin style Oolong made from the Huang Dan cultivar and roasted for 9 hours over Longan wood charcoal. Vanilla fudge, baked panna cotta and oxidised pear.
Gui Fu Lan Ruan Zhi
Exuberantly aromatic yet balanced Oriental Beauty style Oolong from Yunnan. Saffron, cinnamon, muscat grapes, peach candy, orange and melted butter.
Shui Jin Gui
Immense rock oolong cultivar with potent yan yun ( rock rhyme). Almond brittle, polished leather , dried cherries , cannabis , mangosteen , pomelo and milk candy.
Bei Dou Yi Hao - North Star
Cultivar developed from cuttings of the original Da Hong Pao mother plants. Asian pear, dark fudge, slate, white flowers and a touch of cough syrup.
A powerful mood enhancing blend of Oolongs, Ginseng and Osmanthus Flowers. Sweet apricot and frangipane tarts.
Our reinvention of Earl Grey tea with a Chinese twist incorporating Wuyi Yancha. Contrast of cooling minty citrus and warming vanilla whisky.
Bai Hao Wulong - Dongfang Meiren
Terpene rich Oolong from Miaoli. Bright notes of elderflower, geranium and lychee and warmer notes of honey, rose and fermented overripe muscat grapes.
A perfect digestif after a heavy meal and one of the secrets to keeping slim. Dark roasted plums and burnt vanilla wood with mulled dried orange.
Chuan Tong Tie Guan Yin
Traditional, heirloom Red Heart Tie Guan Yin. Coconut, creme fraiche and mangosteen moving to apricot jam.
Ba Xian Dan Cong
Famed but lesser produced cultivar of Dancong Oolong. Medium roasted over charcoal. Magnolia, fresh apricots and almond milk.
Alishan Jin Xuan
An ultra-deluxe Jin Xuan with extra creamy confection. Malted milk, creamed spinach, marshmallow and parma violets.
We think you’ll love:
The essential Glass pot for all Gong Fu teaheads
De Hua Porcelain Gong Dao Bei. Sleek, light blue fairness cup for your Gong Fu sessions.
The perfect way to store your tea. Stackable tins which have been designed to keep your tea organised easily.
A classic cup traditionally for Chaozhou style brewing but suits any tasting session.
